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CropLife International-backed research finds biological crop protection products now account for 10% of industry R&D spending, while companies face more than a decade of development and regulatory review before commercialization.

Researchers report that replacing up to 45% of synthetic nitrogen with organic fertilizer improves soil health and reduces annual N₂O emissions, while maintaining crop productivity in double-cropping systems.

Researchers in Barcelona found that a single gene, evolved to set the potato’s seasonal clock, also silences a key enzyme for nitrogen absorption.

Satellite analysis covering 83 million cropland measurements showed government-backed conservation programs improved soil and land conditions worldwide between 2001 and 2019.

A Nature Communications study reveals deep-space radiation creates a distinctive mutation pattern in rice seeds, with a newly identified transcription factor acting as a molecular gatekeeper — findings with direct implications for accelerated crop breeding and nitrogen use efficiency research.

A water-based formulation utilizing cellulose nanocrystals demonstrated increased leaf adhesion and improved pest control in initial cabbage field trials, presenting a potential alternative to solvent-based pesticide delivery systems.

Higher temperatures have been shown to increase both the abundance and mobility of antibiotic resistance genes in grassland soils, raising significant concerns for public health and agricultural sustainability.

Researchers report that persistent soil carbon, previously believed to be sequestered for centuries, could become a new source of atmospheric CO2 as global temperatures increase.

Researchers in Brazil report that small quantities of Amazonian dark earth promoted faster growth of native tree seedlings and altered soil microbial communities, providing insights for forest restoration.

Fiber-optic sensing reveals how modern farming practices disrupt underground water networks and heighten drought risk.

Study of tardigrades in simulated Mars regolith highlights both contamination risks and resource potential for future human missions.

Project targets Australia’s heavy reliance on imported urea by converting carbon dioxide and nitrogen pollutants into agricultural inputs.

New research highlights a potential low-energy pathway for nitrogen fixation by pairing enzymes with light-activated nanomaterials.

The 2026 survey will track adoption trends and changes in farmer sentiment as awareness of biologicals continues to rise.

Field trials in Northern Norway suggest rewetting drained peat soils can sharply cut emissions and, under certain conditions, lead to net carbon uptake.